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    Dureté (en. Hardness)

    /dyʁ.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Characteristics of a substance that give it great resistance.
    The hardness of diamond makes it highly valued in industry.
    La dureté du diamant le rend très prisé dans l'industrie.
    Quality of a person who is uncompromising or inflexible.
    His hardness in negotiations earned him the respect of his peers.
    Sa dureté dans les négociations lui a valu le respect de ses pairs.
    Level of difficulty or rigor of a situation.
    The harshness of winter surprised the inhabitants.
    La dureté de l'hiver a surpris les habitants.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'duritas', from 'durus', meaning 'hard'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hardness of life
    Rigor and difficulties encountered in everyday life.
    dureté de la vie
    hardness of heart
    Lack of compassion or sensitivity.
    dureté de cœur
    hardness of tone
    A manner of speaking that is very direct and without gentleness.
    dureté de ton

    Related Words

    hard
    Quality of what resists pressure or shock.
    dur
    to harden
    To make something stronger or less flexible.
    durcir
    durability
    Ability to last over time without degrading.
    durabilité

    Slang Meanings

    When something is really hard to bear.
    This job is too hard, I can't take it anymore.
    Ce boulot, c'est de la dureté, je n'en peux plus.
    To be uncompromising or strict in a situation.
    He really showed hardness with that employee.
    Il a vraiment fait preuve de dureté avec ce salarié.